Turning My Back on Feminist Sensibilities

I realize what it sounds like, but I'm going to say it anyway...never ride bitch in certain relationships...nothing changes if you do.

-a

Thank You, Easter Bunny!

Why does stale Easter candy increase in taste and appeal as the workday grinds on...

Peeps don't count. Some Peep purists would argue that Peeps taste best when incredibly stale (spackle style). I think there is a conspiracy to hold all of the Space Shuttle tiles together with Peeps (it certainly would explain a lot). But I maintain that Peeps never reach a "glory day" when it comes to taste...they are infinitely gross....funny, but gross.

Mmm mm...where's my bag o' stale candy...

Gimme Shelter

The most absurd things crack me up. This little anecdote is sad, humorous and disturbing all at once. On my way home from work I was stopped on Placer waiting to turn onto my street when I saw two little old white-haired women in motorized chairs. The women were stopped on a corner wrapping plastic over themselves (and what also appeared to be all of their belongings). Wind made the plastic coverings whip around them as one women tried to secure the plastic barrier for the other - both women remained in their motorized chairs as they did this. Were these women homeless, handicapped, or just out about town on a windy and rainy afternoon?

Slow Ride

on the phone this morning with a distressed friend...driving down 273 for the first of many times today. made tentative dinner plans with my friend and hung up. looking to my right i saw a neon pink spray painted sign soliciting: free furniture in rear. i laugh out loud and dial my friend who needed the laugh. yep, my humor isn't exactly high brow - - and i really don't care. i don't need any furniture, but if you do - - you know where to look.

-a

Tales from a Cereal Mover

I've done it again. Moving time. I am focused. There will have been a place for me in every neighborhood, or at least zip code for this city. The good thing is that I am very adaptable - 16 ft. travel trailer in Redding summertime - check, homeowner - check, relieved renter - double check. I downsized into a cottage and went back to a house. Immediately I asked myself WHY?? Why the need for all this space for one person, more space for utilities to heat or cool. So I've embraced my inner nomad and decided to return to the "less is more" approach to my living quarters. My family jokes that I'm on a constant search for home - but I disagree. Friends know me better - - - stop by for a beer!

-a

"a person travels the world over in search of what they need and returns home to find it"

-george moore

Guts & Butts

when that you say to yourself "...yeah, this could work" (when it doesn't have to) don't do it. when you're in over your head, admit it or keep getting buried. when a chance at something really good presents itself - take it. sometimes these are the hardest things ever, but it's still important to tack 'em up and have a look so that you will remember.